Technology Deployments, MCX Ecosystem
Ken Rehbehn
Samsung Networks & Etherstack Trial 3GPP ...

Samsung Networks and Etherstack are trialing the Mission Critical Push-to-X (MCPTX) solution in Australia. A first for the region, the trial includes the incorporation of Etherstack standards-based P25 Interworking Function.

Samsung Networks & Etherstack Trial 3GPP MCX in Australia
Global Trends, MCX Ecosystem
Ken Rehbehn
Starting Gun Sounded for 3GPP MC-PTT ...

The GCF and TCCA efforts to create a foundation for 3GPP MC-PTT conformance testing have borne fruit, and test laboratories can now begin issuing conformance marks. This progress is an essential driver for economy-of-scale and broad interoperability. But the impact may vary depending on national priorities.

Starting Gun Sounded for 3GPP MC-PTT Conformance Testing
Told In Their Own Words, Product Dynamics
Ken Rehbehn
Told in Their Own Words:Air Support Operating ...

In this live demonstration of DFR support, Aerodome highlights its integrations with remote Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) robotic docks, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), and airspace monitoring systems that include ADSB and radar.

Told in Their Own Words:Air Support Operating System from Aerodome
Told In Their Own Words, Product Dynamics
Ken Rehbehn
Told in Their Own Words: Silvanet Wildfire ...

Dryad Networks focuses on early fire detection through distributed sensors mounted in forests. Clever design choices, including solar, supercapacitors, LoRaWAN, and up-link flexibility, make it a solid complement to infrared cameras and satellite systems for next-generation rapid wildland fire observation.

Told in Their Own Words: Silvanet Wildfire Sensor Mesh from Dryad Networks
Told In Their Own Words, Product Dynamics
Ken Rehbehn
Told in Their Own Words: Mesh Radio ...

Because mesh radio deployments create dynamic self-forming networks, providing field users the ability to control and monitor the communications environment becomes essential. TrellisWare's demonstration illustrates the rich ATAK user interface enabled with ATAK's extensible plugin architecture.

Told in Their Own Words: Mesh Radio Configuration & Monitoring in TAK from TrellisWare

Verizon

Verizon to FirstNet: Secure interoperability is technically feasible

Verizon to FirstNet: Secure interoperability is technically feasible

With a post on LinkedIn, Verizon Enterprise Solutions explains how public safety users can use use a dedicated, secure Verizon Wireless network to access FirstNet. Unfortunately for Verizon, AT&T has to unlock the door. But does that matter?

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Eye on the Prize: APCO 2017 Conference Round-Up

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Eye on the Prize: APCO 2017 Conference Round-Up

The annual APCO Conference and Exhibition is a prime opportunity for public officials, service providers and vendors to exchange information about evolving public safety communications technology and practices. At this year's event, AT&T settled into its role as FirstNet's partner while Verizon worked to remain a vital player. But what really stood out were proof-points that push-to-talk over LTE is becoming an operational reality.